PEARL SQUARE, CM2 9FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9FP

PEARL SQUARE, CM2 9FP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9FP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 9FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9FP, encompassing approximately 3553 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 9FP area, explore the CM2 9FP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 9FP area, visit the CM2 9FP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9FP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dorset Close with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Readers Court with total crimes: 4

PEARL SQUARE, CM2 9FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.22400.00%
Burglary52.810.00%
Public order41.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7280.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.070.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.22150.00%
Shoplifting22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-50.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.63-33.33%
Burglary42.25300.00%
Shoplifting21.13-50.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.47-29.41%
Shoplifting43.38-50.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.260.00%
Shoplifting84.78-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.2575.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.98112.50%
Shoplifting154.7836.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.2233.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.0137.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.57-27.27%
Shoplifting82.25-33.33%
Public order52.25400.00%
Bicycle theft41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.38-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.10100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.720.00%
Shoplifting44.220.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 202417
January 202417
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 9FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorset Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Readers Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. B1009
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Sawkins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rothmans Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tydemans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beehive Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duffield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montfort Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bells Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Noakes Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Rothmans Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bramley Place
    Total1
    Drugs1